‘renovation of saracen trullo’ by luca zanaroli, ostuni, italy image © max zambelli all images courtesy of luca zanaroli

bologna-based architect luca zanaroli has recently completed ‘renovation of saracen trullo’, a rural outbuilding in the countryside of ostuni in southern italy. a lamia at the entrance of the property was defined by only the perimeter walls, leading to groves of olive and almond trees. originally under 40 square meters, the existing buildings were interconnected to triple the area of the residence and add four bedrooms. the neutral aesthetic of the contemporary forms contrast the antiquated stone walls, allowing the details to become the focus.

slightly recessed and lowered, the new volumes hinge the nearby structures while voids and large windows open the interior to daylight and the outdoors. continuity between the materials and colors of surfaces smooth the transitions between the old and new. inside, mortar coats floors and walls to unify the interior and reflect the southern daylight that enters. minimal furniture and locally crafted objects compliment the qualities of the rustic atmosphere.

luca zanaroli: renovation of saracen trullo image © chiara cadeddu

luca zanaroli: renovation of saracen trullo image © max zambelli

luca zanaroli: renovation of saracen trullo

image © chiara cadeddu

luca zanaroli: renovation of saracen trullo

image © chiara cadeddu

luca zanaroli: renovation of saracen trullo

image © chiara cadeddu

luca zanaroli: renovation of saracen trullo

image © chiara cadeddu

luca zanaroli: renovation of saracen trullo image © max zambelli

luca zanaroli: renovation of saracen trullo image © max zambelli

luca zanaroli: renovation of saracen trullo

image © chiara cadeddu

luca zanaroli: renovation of saracen trullo

(left) image © chiara cadeddu (right) image © max zambelli

luca zanaroli: renovation of saracen trullo image © max zambelli

luca zanaroli: renovation of saracen trullo

image © chiara cadeddu

luca zanaroli: renovation of saracen trullo

images © chiara cadeddu

luca zanaroli: renovation of saracen trullo image © max zambelli

luca zanaroli: renovation of saracen trullo image © max zambelli

luca zanaroli: renovation of saracen trullo

image © chiara cadeddu

luca zanaroli: renovation of saracen trullo

image © chiara cadeddu

luca zanaroli: renovation of saracen trullo

image © chiara cadeddu

luca zanaroli: renovation of saracen trullo

image © chiara cadeddu

luca zanaroli: renovation of saracen trullo site plan

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project info:

project name: renovation of saracen trullo location: ostuni, italy completion date: 2011 design firm: luca zanaroli architect photography: max zambelli, chiara cadeddu